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Santa Luzia River Beach

Santa Luzia River Beach
river beaches
One of the most stunning landscape areas of the district of Pampilhosa da Serra.

Built between two huge outcrops, it is one of the most stunning landscape areas of the district of Pampilhosa da Serra and the entire region of the Aldeias do Xisto. It is a pleasant spot for canoeing, hiking, climbing, fishing, nautical activities, or for just relaxing and bathing in the floating pool.

It is a mountain dam which is fed by water from the Vidual and Unhais streams and from the Rio Ceira reservoir, through a tunnel. Visitors who like physical activity can enjoy the bike path, the maintenance circuit, several walking routes, the multi-sports field and even a skateboard half pipe. There is also a Mountain Bike Centre where you can explore more than 122 km of marked trails, at four difficulty levels.

Awards:

  • Blue Flag
  • Gold Quality

Services:

  • Beach bar/terrace
  • Floating pool
  • Picnic area
  • Children's beach
  • Outdoor showers
  • Public restrooms/changing rooms
  • Parking lot
  • Water fountain/point
  • First aid station
  • Lawn/sandy area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Pedal boats/boats/others (for rent)
  • how to arrive

    From the North
    On the A1, exit at Coimbra. Take the N17 (Estrada da Beira) toward Lousã. In Lousã, continue toward Góis on the EN342. After 15 km, at the Cimo do Alvém (Portela de Góis) roundabout, turn left onto the N2 toward Pampilhosa da Serra. After approximately 22 km, you will arrive in the town of Pampilhosa da Serra. Continue on the N112 toward Castelo Branco. After 10 km, turn toward the Santa Luzia Dam, Fundão via the N344 until you reach the village of Casal da Lapa.

    From the South
    On the A1, exit for Abrantes/Castelo Branco (A23). Follow the A23 until the exit for IC3 (Tomar/Coimbra). Continue on the IC3 to Avelar. Take a right onto the IC8 toward Castelo Branco. Exit the IC8 at Pedrógão Grande toward Pampilhosa da Serra. Take the N343 along the Zêzere River until you reach the town of Pampilhosa da Serra. Continue on the N112 toward Castelo Branco. After 10 km, turn toward the Santa Luzia Dam, Fundão via the N344 until you reach the village of Casal da Lapa.

    From Pampilhosa da Serra
    Follow the N112 toward Castelo Branco. After 10 km, turn toward the Santa Luzia Dam, Fundão via the N344 until you reach the village of Casal da Lapa.

    Coordinates

    GD: 40.0893 -7.84971
    DMS: 40°5′21.48″N 7°50′58.96″W
    UTM: 29T 598061 4438302

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